rescueman
Jul 9, 2011, 12:33 AM
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sbaclimber wrote: I am starting to suspect just about no-one, even here in Germany, actually uses the technique recommended by the DAV (german alpine club)...I know I don't, because feeding slack with an HMS or belay device at chest height or higher is an absolute PITA.
You can use that same anchor system (three high and one low) with the belay off the anchor, with any kind of belay device. Don't have to use a Munter unless you're Italian (though Werner Munter was from Switzerland).
(This post was edited by rescueman on Jul 9, 2011, 2:38 AM)
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